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81 quotes from Marco Rubio
“These kinds of theatrics are an entertaining sideshow.”
— Marco Rubio
January 27, 2016   •   Rubio criticizing campaign maneuvering by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“Its greatest days are yet to come.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio expressing optimism about America's future during the 2016 campaign.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“Let's take that for what it is.”
— Marco Rubio
October 5, 2025   •   Rubio cautioning that statements from Hamas should be evaluated in light of the organization's history and conduct.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“That's why I made sure I brought my own water.”
— Marco Rubio
September 16, 2015   •   Rubio joked about California's drought while introducing himself at the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library. The line also referenced attention his 2013 State of the Union response received when he paused to drink water.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“Conservatism is about free enterprise.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Part of Rubio's description of conservative principles during the Republican presidential campaign.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“They think they're going to outlast us.”
— Marco Rubio
September 29, 2026   •   Rubio referring to members of Cuba's communist government whom he said expected to outlast pressure from the Trump administration.
Reuters / Fox News interview
“I am not going to give up on him.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio discussing a supporter during the Miami Republican presidential debate.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path.”
— Marco Rubio
September 29, 2026   •   Rubio discussing the Trump administration's policy toward Cuba and expressing hope for political change there.
Reuters / Fox News interview
“My campaign is not doom and gloom.”
— Marco Rubio
March 4, 2016   •   Rubio describing his presidential campaign as offering an optimistic alternative.
CNN / The American Presidency Project
“We want the war to end.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio discussing the Russia-Ukraine war during his confirmation hearing.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
“Does it make America safer?”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   One of the tests Rubio said State Department policies should satisfy.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“Anyone from anywhere can achieve anything.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio describing his ideal of opportunity in the United States.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“Conservatism is about limited government.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio answering a Republican debate question about the meaning of conservatism.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“The most vulgar person ever to aspire to the presidency.”
— Marco Rubio
March 4, 2016   •   Rubio's description of Donald Trump during their bitter contest for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Rubio later became a political ally of Trump and served as his secretary of state.
CNN / The American Presidency Project
“The world is safest when America is the strongest nation in the world.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio explaining his support for a strong U.S. military.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“America is great because each generation before us did what needed to be done.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio discussing his view of American history and generational responsibility.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“He said he wanted to change the country, and he's doing it.”
— Marco Rubio
February 7, 2016   •   Rubio discussing President Barack Obama during the 2016 Republican presidential campaign.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“That gentleman has not given up on me.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio describing a supporter who continued campaigning for him despite recovering from surgery.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“We will grow the conservative movement.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Part of Rubio's closing argument during the Republican presidential debate.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“If we don't change course, we're going to live in a world where much of what matters to us on a daily basis is going to depend on whether the Chinese allow us to have it or not.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio warning about U.S. dependence on Chinese manufacturing and supply chains.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing